Breast Cancer Treatment by Stage

Breast cancer treatment by stage refers to basing treatment decisions on factors such as the size of the tumor and whether it has spread. Different stages of breast cancer generally require different treatments or combinations of treatments. This article organizes forms of breast cancer treatment by stage from stage 0 to stage IV and includes information about recurrent cancer.

The following sections briefly describe common treatments for each breast cancer stage. Other treatments may be appropriate for some women. Your breast cancer healthcare team can help you determine which treatment options are right for you.

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